Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

CRIMES (SENTENCE ADMINISTRATION) ACT 2005 (NO. 59 OF 2005) - LONG TITLE

An Act to consolidate and reform the law about the administration of sentences, and for other purposes

Preamble

1 The inherent dignity of all human beings, whatever their personal or social status, is one of the fundamental values of a just and democratic society.

2 The criminal justice system should respect and protect all human rights in accordance with the Human Rights Act 2004 and international law.

3 Sentences are imposed on offenders as punishment, not for punishment.

4 The management of sentenced offenders, and people remanded or otherwise detained in lawful custody, should contribute to the maintenance of a just and democratic society, particularly as follows:

(a) by ensuring justice, security and good order in the correctional system;

(b) by ensuring that the harm suffered by victims, and their need for protection, are considered appropriately in making decisions about the management of offenders;

(c) by promoting the rehabilitation of offenders and their reintegration into society;

(d) by ensuring that offenders, remandees and other people detained in lawful custody are treated in a decent, humane and just way.

The Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory therefore enacts as follows: